Torah Portion: Vayak'hel/Pekudei - March 13, 2021 Torah: Exodus 35:1-40:38 Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 Portion Summary:—Moses speaks of what the Lord commanded on the mountain and calls the people to begin preparations for the Tabernacle; all participate.—He calls for the craftsmen God had chosen.—The gifts outweigh the need and contributions are stopped.—The work done to finish the Tabernacle...  Read More

Torah Portion: Ki Tisa - March 6, 2021Torah: Exodus 30:11-34:35 Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 Portion Summary:—The Lord describes how to take a census, and the construction of the copper laver.—The unique and exclusive ingredients of the anointing oil and incense are described.—Craftsmen are assigned, and the covenant of Shabbat is given.—The people commit the sin of the golden calf.—Moses is sent down...  Read More

Torah Portion: Tetzaveh - February 27, 2021 Torah: Exodus 27:20-30:10 Haftarah: Ezekiel 43:10-43:27 Portion Summary:—Rules for the lamp oil are given.—Priestly vestments are described: ephod, breastplate, robe, frontlet, tunic, headdress, sash, and breeches.—The process of anointing the priest for service, and process of priestly succession.—Offerings for the altar.—Incense altar construction...  Read More

Torah Portion:Terumah - February 20, 2021 Torah: Exodus 25:1-27:19 Haftarah: 1 Samuel 15:2-15:34 Portion Summary:—God asks for gifts to be given as hearts are moved.—Design of the Ark, table, utensils, and lampstand are described.—Design of the Tabernacle is described.—The Altar construction is described.—The outer enclosure of the Tabernacle is described...  Read More

Torah Portion: Mishpatim - February 13, 2021 Torah: Exodus 21:1-24:18 Haftarah: 2 Kings 12:1(11:21)-17(16)* Portion Summary:—Laws on slaves.—Criminal laws on death penalties and lesser penalties.—Laws on sexual misconduct and witchcraft.—Treatment of the poor and honor of God.—Treachery and injustices.—Shabbat of the land and practice of the Shabbat.—Commanded festivals.—Commandments are given to the...  Read More

Torah Portion:Yitro - February 6, 2021 Torah: Exodus 18:1-20:23 Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6(6-7)* Portion Summary:—Jethro visits, bringing Moses’ wife and children to join him.—He rejoices over all that has happened for the people of Israel.—Jethro advises Moses to set up chiefs to judge on the peoples’ questions and conflicts.—The people come to Sinai and God begins to give His Torah and the 10...  Read More

Torah Portion: Beshalach - January 30, 2021 Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16 Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31 Portion Summary:—Moses leads the people the long way out; they carry arms and the bones of Joseph.—Pharaoh changes his mind, and takes men and chariots to capture the people.—Moses splits the sea, the people escape, and the Egyptians are caught in the sea.—Moses and Miriam lead the people in songs of...  Read More

Torah Portion: Bo - January 23, 2021 Torah: Exodus 10:1-13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28 Portion Summary:—God sends the plagues of locusts and darkness over Egypt.—Pharaoh refuses to let Israel go.—God begins the Hebrew calendar.—Israel is instructed to mark their door posts with lamb’s blood so their households are spared from the final plague.—Passover and the festival of Matzot are established...  Read More

Torah Portion: Va’era - January 16, 2021 Torah: Exodus 6:2-9:35 Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 Portion Summary:—God gives Moses a promise and sends him back to Pharaoh.—The heads of the families and Moses’ lineage are recounted.—Moses begins with a miracle for Pharaoh, and proceeds to the plagues.—Water to blood, frogs, lice, and swarms are unleashed upon the land in succession.—Pestilence of the live...  Read More

Torah Portion: Shemot - January 9, 2021 Torah: Exodus 1:1-6:1 Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23 Portion Summary:—The original immigrants to Egypt are named.—The new Pharaoh does not know Joseph and becomes alarmed at the Hebrews’ growing numbers.—The Egyptians enslave the Hebrews and try to enlist the midwives to kill their newborns.—Moses’ mother gives birth to him and works to save him by...  Read More

Torah Portion: Vayechi - January 2, 2021 Torah: Genesis 47:28-50:26 Haftarah: 1 Kings 2:1-12 Portion Summary:—Jacob blesses his grandsons by Joseph and gives the younger the blessing of the firstborn.—Jacob prophesies over his sons.—Jacob dies, and Joseph has his body embalmed. He takes it back to the land for burial.—Joseph’s brothers fear his retribution, but he assures them of his forgiveness...  Read More

Torah Portion: Vayigash - December 26, 2020 Torah: Genesis 44:18-47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 Portion Summary:—Judah offers himself for Benjamin.—Joseph finally reveals himself and offers to have his family take refuge in Egypt.—Jacob takes his family; the members are listed.—Pharaoh welcomes the family, Jacob blesses Pharaoh.—Joseph continues to administer wisely, and Israel settles in Goshen....  Read More